Indian cohabiting couples slam new state law requiring ‘inquiry’, fear abuse by nosy neighbours
The couple, who used pseudonyms for fear of being identified, said the legislation felt like an attack on the private spaces of couples.
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India’s top court strikes down system for anonymous political donations ahead of national elections
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Thursday struck down a controversial election funding system that allowed individuals and companies to send unlimited donations to political parties without the need to disclose donor identity, a system critics have long said is undemocratic and favored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.
Singapore's economy grew 2.2% in the fourth quarter, slower than forecast
SINGAPORE — Singapore's economy grew 2.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter last year, falling short of the government's advance estimates of a 2.8% growth as manufacturing activity shrank, official data on Thursday showed.
Generative AI financial scammers are getting very good at duping work email
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South Korea says presumed North Korean hackers breached personal emails of presidential staffer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office said Wednesday that presumed North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of one of his staff members ahead of Yoon’s trip to Europe in November.
Singapore wrongly charged taxpayers US$5.5 million in GST last 5 years, will now have to refund fees
They are the Council for Estate Agencies, Housing and Development Board (HDB), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) under the Ministry of Social and Family Development, the Singapore Food Agency and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
Sony seeks 'alternative opportunities' in India after Zee deal fails
TOKYO -- Sony Group says it will "aggressively consider any alternative opportunities" for expanding its business in India's entertainment market after a failed attempt to merge its subsidiary with local broadcaster Zee.
Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish information about hundreds of Jews
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said on Tuesday it will outlaw doxxing — the malicious release online of personal or identifying information without the subject’s permission — after pro-Palestinian activists published personal details of hundreds of Jewish people in Australia.